Merrick vs Kendall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Merrick

Boy #1,219 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the sea"

Origin: Welsh (Meurig)

Welsh English American

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"valley of the River Kent"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Merrick Rank #1,219

Kendall Rank #1,232

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 vs #1232 for Kendall.

Is Merrick or Kendall more popular?

Merrick is more popular, ranked #1219 compared to Kendall at #1232 in the United States.

What do Merrick and Kendall mean?

Merrick means "ruler of the sea" (Welsh (Meurig) origin). Kendall means "valley of the River Kent" (Old English origin).

Are Merrick and Kendall boy or girl names?

Merrick is primarily a boy name. Kendall is primarily a boy name.